A growing concern across parts of the UK is the increasing number of children reaching school age without being fully toilet-trained. According to a survey by the charity Kindred Squared, nearly one-third of children beginning primary school in the West Midlands last year had not achieved this basic milestone. Furthermore, 42% of those entering reception were assessed by staff as not being
Rising Number of Four-Year-Olds Arriving at School Not Toilet-Trained Sparks Debate
One third? That seems unusually high compared to when I was young. Has the cultural approach to potty training really shifted this drastically? I’d love to see the data.
This isn’t about blame; it’s about access to support. Every child develops at their own pace, and we need more resources, not judgment.